Honda BF250A User Manual

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SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
9. Install the spark plugs carefully, by
hand, to avoid cross-threading.
10. After each spark plug seats,
tighten with the spark plug
wrench supplied in the tool kit to
compress the sealing washer.
If reinstalling used spark plugs,
tighten 1/8 – 1/4 turn after the
spark plugs seat.
If installing new spark plugs,
tighten 1/2 turn after the spark
plugs seat.
Loose spark plugs can overheat
and damage the engine.
Overtightening the spark plugs
can damage the threads in the
cylinder head.
11. Install the ignition coil. Reinstall
the bolt.
12. Push the wire connector onto the
ignition coil. Make sure it locks in
place.
13. Repeat this procedure for the
other five spark plugs.
14. Reinstall the covers. When
reinstalling the covers, make sure
not to jam the wire harnesses
between the covers and engine
case.
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Honda BF250A Specifications

General

Max Output	250 hp
Starting System	Electric
Lubrication System	Wet Sump
Cooling System	Water Cooled
Steering	Remote
Engine Type	4-Stroke
Rated Power	250 hp
Valve Train	SOHC
Fuel Delivery	PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection)
Ignition System	Microcomputer
Shaft Length	25 in / 30 in
Fuel Tank Capacity	External